Paradise Comicon 2007 - June 8-10, 2007

[Kevin Boyd]

Paradise Conventions www.torontocomicon.com and All New Comics www.allnewcomics.com are extremely proud to welcome:

 

 

ABSTRACT STUDIOS: TERRY MOORE & ROBYN MOORE to the 2007 Paradise Comicon in Toronto, Canada on June 8-10, 2007.

 

The first issue of Strangers In Paradise was published by Antarctic Press in November 1993. It was the first comic book ever drawn by Terry Moore.

 

Moore had conceived of the idea for SIP while trying to develop a comic strip for newspaper syndication. After repeated failures, Moore visited a comic book store and discovered the new wave of small press publishers enjoying success in the comic book field. He spent a year researching the comic book business while writing and drawing the first issue of his story.

 

Borrowing a title from an old Tony Bennett hit, Moore submitted copies of his comic to a number of publishers before agreeing to a three issue mini-series with Antarctic.

 

After the mini-series, Moore launched his own imprint, Abstract Studio, and began self-publishing a regular Strangers In Paradise series beginning with a new issue one in September of 1994. In 1996 Strangers In Paradise won the Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series based on the strength of issues one through eight, the story arc found in the I Dream Of You trade paperback.

 

Moore joined forces with Jim Lee, Kurt Busiek and James Robinson later in 1996 to launch a new imprint, Homage Comics. SIP began a new Strangers In Paradise story arc for the occasion, with a new number one issue and full color. Moore released eight issues of SIP through Homage before returning to his own imprint to continue the series.

 

Today, Strangers In Paradise is read worldwide and has been reprinted in seven languages. Moore continues to write, draw and ink every issue personally, publishing a new issue of SIP every six weeks.

 

Moore's goals for the future include an extensive library of SIP stories, an SIP novel and, yes, a syndicated comic strip.

 

All good things must come to an end though, and at the beginning of 2006, Moore announced that the series will be ending in May 2007 with issue #90.

 

We hope you'll come and see Terry and Robyn at the Paradise Comicon in June 2007 to congratulate them on the completion of Strangers in Paradise!

 

Abstract Studios Managing Editor Robyn Moore will participating in the WOMEN OF COMICS II Symposium on Saturday, June 9th. www.womenofcomics.com

 

www.strangersinparadise.com

 

and

 

SCOTT CHANTLER

 

Scott Chantler is the Canadian cartoonist responsible the Joe Shuster Award and Doug Wright Award nominated NORTHWEST PASSAGE series published by Oni Press. Before that he produced the art for the acclaimed graphic novels DAYS LIKE THIS and SCANDALOUS (for which he was nominated for a Manning Award at the Will Eisner comic book industry awards), both written by Shuster Award-winning author J. Torres. After he completes Northwest Passage, Scott will be illustrating the acclaimed comic HAWAIIAN for writer B. Clay Moore at Image Comics.

 

www.scottchantler.com

 

[Kevin Boyd]

We are pleased to be able to announce the return of some guests who were popular favourites at the Paradise Comicon:

 

NICOLA SCOTT

 

Australian Nicola Scott was a big hit at last spring's Paradise Comicon, and she will be returning in 2007 to take part in the second Women of Comics symposium. This winter, Nicola will be taking over the art duties on Birds of Prey for issues #100 - 102, with writer Gail Simone. Nicola's appearance is sponsored by www.allnewcomics.com

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Scott

 

STUART SAYGER

 

Stuart Sayger will be making his sixth Toronto appearance at the fifth annual Paradise Comicon, and no one is more excited about this than the staff at Paradise Conventions. Aside from being an incredibly talented convention artist, Stuart illustrates BIONICLE IGNITION comics for DC Comics and Lego - the most distributed comic book in THE WORLD and a huge hit with younger readers and Bionicle fans. Stuart has also illustrated images for trading card sets and collectible card games such as for the DC "VS" game, not to mention the creator and self-publisher of the SHIVER IN THE DARK series.

 

www.stuartsayger.com

 

FRANCIS MANAPUL

 

Francis' latest series IRON AND THE MAIDEN is set to debut this fall. The former artist of Tomb Raider, Witchblade and Necormancer, Francis Manapul has legions of fans all over the world. He's also a great guy and a fan favourite here in his home town of Toronto.

 

www.francismanapul.com

 

AGNES GARBOWSKA

 

Agnes was a big hit at the Toronto conventions this season, and we all see big things in her future. Agnes is currently a finalist in the Harris Comics Vampirella artist search and has recently contributed to the latest Black [embarrassing lack of self control] Blacktacular.

 

www.evilrabbit.org/

[Jason Truong]

Nicola Scott!!!

 

[Kevin Boyd]

 

2006 Joe Shuster Award Winning Writer J. TORRES will be returning to the Paradise Comicon in 2007.

 

A popular guest at previous Paradise shows, J. is currently writing the following titles:

- TEEN TITANS GO! (DC/Johnny DC)

- LOVE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Oni Press)

- NINJA SCROLL (DC/Wildstorm) (#1 pictured above)

and the soon to be released (Volume 1: Turning Japanese is due out on October 24th):

- DEGRASSI: EXTRA CREDIT graphic novel series (Madison Press Books/Fenn Publishing).

 

http://www.jtorresonline.com

http://degrassiextracredit.blogspot.com/

 

J. joined cast members from Degrassi at the 2006 Paradise Toronto Comicon on Saturday April 29 2006 to publicize the new line of graphic novels. (L to R: Stacey Farber, J. TORRES, Miriam McDonald, Ryan Cooley, Stefan Brogren)

 

www.torontocomicon.com

[Kevin Boyd]

www.allnewcomics.com and the Paradise Comicon are proud to announce the latest addition to the Women of Comics II event at the 2007 Paradise Comicon:

 

 

Tara McPherson is a painter, poster artist and freelance illustrator based out of New York City. Creating art about people and their odd ways, her characters seem to exude an idealized innocence with a glimpse of hard earned wisdom in their eyes. Recalling many issues from childhood and good old life experience, she creates images that are thought provoking and seductive. People and their relationships are a central theme throughout her work.

 

Tara's array of art includes painted comics and covers for Vertigo DC, advertising and editorial illustrations for companies such as Fanta and Spin Magazine, and numerous gig posters for rock bands such as Green Day, Modest Mouse and Death Cab For Cutie. She also has exhibited her paintings and prints in fine art galleries all over the world.

 

Currently she is working on a painted graphic novel for DC Vertigo Comics (scheduled for a 2007 release), painting for private commissions and gallery exhibitions, designing a new line of toys for Kid Robot based on her characters, and teaches a Concept Illustration class at Parsons in NYC.

 

McPherson's art has been included in books such as The Art of Modern Rock (Chronicle), SWAG (Abrams), SWAG 2 (Abrams), Project Superior (Adhouse), The Art of Electric Frankenstein (Dark Horse), Sci Fi Western (Last Gasp), Panda Meat (Last Gasp) and Illustration Now! (Taschen). Upcoming books include "Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson" (Dark Horse Press).

 

Her recent merchandising projects have been a Lonely Heart Stationery Set (Dark Horse Comics), a Dunny (Kid Robot), a Qee (OX-OP/Toy2R), a Squert (Jamungo), two Circus Punks, a sticker line (Poster Pop) and her own line of self published merchandise.

 

Tara was born in San Francisco in 1976 and raised in Los Angeles. She received her BFA from Art Center in Pasadena, CA in August 2001 with honors in Illustration and a minor in Fine Art. She interned at Rough Draft Studios, working on Matt Groening's "Futurama" during college.

 

She has been featured and/or interviewed by Juxtapoz, Magnet, Spin, Current TV, CBC Radio, Super7, Paste, Communication Arts, International Tattoo Art, AIGA, Atomica, LA Weekly, DC Comics, Punk Planet, Savage Tattoo and many more. Her posters have been featured in set designs on various films and television shows such as MGM's Sleepover, UPN's Veronica Mars and Fox's Point Pleasant. She also won the Communication Arts 2005 Award of Excellence for her painted covers for Vertigo Comics.

 

Some of her clients include DC Comics, Warner Brothers, Dark Horse Comics, Spin, Fanta, Goldenvoice, Knitting Factory, Playstation 2/Harmonix, House of Blues, Atomica Magazine, Punk Planet, Dogfish Head Brewery, Nike/Wyden & Kennedy, and Nederlander Concerts.

 

 

www.taramcpherson.com

 

And check with your local retailer for a copy of:

 

 

Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC

 

The compelling paintings and posters of Tara McPherson are a tour-de-force of creative tension, at once heartfelt and heartbreaking. Creating art about people and their odd ways, recalling many issues from childhood and adult life experience, McPherson creates images that are thought-provoking and seductive. Tara's array of work includes numerous gig posters for rock bands, including Green Day, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab for Cutie, and advertising and editorial illustrations for a diverse group of clients. Her prints and paintings have been exhibited in galleries all over the world. Lonely Heart is the first printed collection of McPherson's work.

 

• Foreword by Frank Kozik!

• This collection features full color illustrations throughout.

 

Publisher: DH Press

Publication Date: Sep 06, 2006

Format: Hard cover, 112 pages, Full color w/illustrations throughout, 8 1/2" x 11"

Price: $19.95

ISBN-10: 1-59582-102-3

ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-102-7

 

www.darkhorsecomics.com

 

 

www.womenofcomics.com

www.torontocomicon.com

[Pirate]

if you can get her Kevin, Liza Biggers is a fantastic artist who is out of Ohio and is super nice.

 

www.lizabiggers.com

 

I have a super red sonja commish she did, looks like a portrait.

[Kevin Boyd]

Since I'm in a good mood on my birthday I thought I'd give you an exclusive that I won't be announcing until next week everywhere else:

 

Coming in 2007 to the Paradise Comicon - the creative team for hottest new character of 2007 from DC: the all-new TERRA:

 

Justin Gray

Jimmy Palmiotti

and

Amanda Conner

 

 

Plus! Jimmy and Justin are currently writing a whole bunch of popular titles for DC and Marvel - including JONAH HEX, UNCLE SAM & THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS and HEROES FOR HIRE.

 

The Toronto fans can't get enough of Jimmy and Amanda, and we're really happy that they've agreed to come back again.

[CycloneComics]

Kevin

 

Is there a date set for the one day show yet.

 

John

 

Oh ya Happy birthday

[Kevin Boyd]

If it's going to happen it will be on Sunday, November 26th. I should know for sure this coming week.

[Kevin Boyd]

As you already know, it's on the 19th!

 

 

[nickwire]

can you bring bernie wrightson to toronto? i'd eat my face if you could do this for me

[SignatureSelect]

bernie doesn't do very many shows.

[nickwire]

well i know that, hence the face eating, i wouldnt eat my face for anyone, that would be just weird

[Kevin Boyd]

Bernie would be a great guest and we'd love to have him up and he has expessed interest - it all depends on his schedule. Kris' comment is very confusing to me, Bernie has done a few shows this last year (Dallas, Maine, San Diego and in a few weeks he'll be in NYC).

 

Anyway, this is the first chance I've had to log in since Thursday. I had to spend time in the hospital from a serious allergic reaction that nearly killed me. I'll be back on regularly next week with some more show updates for the big Paradise Comicon and the upcoming Toronto Comic Book Fan SuperShow on November 19th.

[kc120us]

Anyway, this is the first chance I've had to log in since Thursday. I had to spend time in the hospital from a serious allergic reaction that nearly killed me. I'll be back on regularly next week with some more show updates for the big Paradise Comicon and the upcoming Toronto Comic Book Fan SuperShow on November 19th.

 

Glad to hear you are back on your feet, Kevin. Alergic reactions can be very scary.

Casey

[Paradise_Comics]

We are all happy and relieved to see Kevin back on his feet. Aside from a couple of temporary side effects (he has these creepy blood red eyes!) he's pretty much back to normal.

[kc120us]

We are all happy and relieved to see Kevin back on his feet. Aside from a couple of temporary side effects (he has these creepy blood red eyes!) he's pretty much back to normal.

 

Good to here.

[jbud73]

Hey Kev, can we get this Pushed up a week to May 27th as I'm in town for a wedding that weekend. Thanks in advance

[THE_BEYONDER]

Extend your stay....

[Kevin Boyd]

Room deposit has been put down already so there's not much chance we'll be moving the date! Anime North is on that late May weekend and we don't want to counter-program against them.